Follow The Science? Follow The Teaching?

This an extract from yesterday’s UK Covid enquiry:
‘Professor Vallance (top scientific advisor) admitted there is “no such thing as ‘the science’”. “Science, by its definition, is a moving body of knowledge that tries to overturn things by testing the whole time,” he said.’ The Government said it was about a consensus that supported its political agenda!

The very same can be said of the Buddha’s teachings.
There is no such thing as ‘the teaching’. Spirituality, by its definition, is a moving body of knowledge that tries to overturn things by testing the whole time. If we think we are supporting a consensus – Buddhism – we will forget the Buddha’s words, “Do not take my word for the truth; test it for yourself…”

This is why we use analytical meditation.

Does the Buddha’s teaching work?
What do the words mean?
How do emotions obscure clarity?
Am I controlled by pride …?

What is enlightenment?
What is self?

What is the reason humans just accept what they are told?
What is asking these questions?

… silent reflection …

Only you can answer these questions.
Once you get an answer, ask again … and again …

(and then write a blog! :D)